Ships of the U.S. Navy, 1940-1945

APH-2 USS Pinkney

• Tryon class Wounded Evacuation Transport:
• Displacement: 9,750 tons (full load)
• Length: 450'
• Beam: 62'
• Draft: 25'6"
• Speed: 19 knots (max), 12 knots (econ)
• Armament: 1 5"/38 DP, 4x2 40mm, 6x2 20mm
• Complement: 460
• Troops: 1,166
• Geared turbine engines, single screw, 8,500 shaft hp
• Built at Moore Drydock, and commissioned 27 November 1942

Additional Links:

• "Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships" -- USS Pinkney

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